There are speculations that the FIA will closely examine this specific design to ensure that it promotes easier overtaking and intense racing according to current regulations.
The Mercedes W15 has generated significant interest in the F1 paddock during the early stages of pre-season testing in Bahrain, mainly due to its front wing.
There are persistent doubts about whether the design of the Mercedes F1 front wing complies with the regulations established by the FIA, raising concerns about its compliance with the “spirit of the regulations”.
As F1 testing progresses in Bahrain, clearer images of the Mercedes front wing design have emerged.
Distinguished by three flaps, the Mercedes front wing features a unique characteristic where the upper flap is connected to the nosecone through a small carbon fiber component.
The design incorporates two flaps connected to the nosecone, aiming to replicate the “Y250 vortex”, a phenomenon associated with the previous generation of front wings (pre-2022) that increased aerodynamic pressure.
There is an expectation that the FIA will closely examine this specific design to ensure that it promotes easier overtaking and intense racing according to current regulations.
During the coverage of F1 testing, technical expert Sam Collins explained the fundamental differences between Mercedes’ innovative design and the more traditional approach adopted by Sauber.
“What Mercedes has done here is really clever. They have this external element, the upper blade of the four parts of the front wing,” he said.
“Basically, it’s just a wire that is there to meet the regulations that state that all blades and elements must be continuous throughout the structure of the front wing, without gaps or limitations or slits that we used to see.”
Collins clarified how Mercedes deviated from the usual by creatively manipulating the structure of the front wing, especially evident in the removal of the inner section.
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He expressed doubts about the ease of replication for other teams, highlighting the intricate relationship between the front wing and the overall dynamics of the car.
“It’s something that every team in the pit lane will be rushing to the wind tunnel to closely examine what the team is trying to do,” he commented.
“It’s not something that can simply be copied – it has a significant impact on the rest of the car.”
